Multiple Select Question

Question

Which two technological advances led to such a large increase in the enslaved population in Georgia from 1830 to 1860?
A.
Cotton Gin
B.
Railroads
C.
Steamboat
D.
Telephone

Answer 1

The two technological advances that led to a large increase in the enslaved population in Georgia from 1830 to 1860 are:

A. Cotton Gin
C. Steamboat

The cotton gin significantly boosted cotton production, which increased the demand for enslaved laborers. Additionally, steamboats improved transportation and facilitated the movement of cotton and other goods, further driving the demand for enslaved labor.